Steinkamp, Jennifer

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My work has dealt with the issue of poetic justice in varying degrees for quite
along time. My earliest works involved a poetic response to feminist politics and
the injustices I experienced around me. I set out to create a sensual space within
architecture from a very female point of view. A few years ago, the American
"justice" system run by radical conservatives put their candidate in the presidential office; since then, my work has contained messages of peace and
commentary on war. I created a work titled "Jimmy Carter" named after the former US president
who is a great humanitarian. The US with its ridiculous corporatised media is
controlling the thoughts of the populous by not giving a clear picture of the world
situation; and in addition it is very difficult to make any criticism of US policies
without being labeled unpatriotic. As a result, I named my art after Jimmy Carter
who stands for peace and progress throughout the world. This was a way to
criticize US policies while remaining patriotic.

Recent Submissions

I have the opportunity to create LED columns along the Hollywood Walk of Fame; the art
will be part of a new building development, mixed use shopping and apartments on the
Vine street section. I propose to incorporate ...